Legal Question in Family Law in Washington
selling property ?!
1.my husband married to me during his legal separation. He legally divorced after a month after our marriage. I was truly believed that he is unmarried man.
What are my rights IF my marriage be annulled ? Am I able to seek damages for the fraud? How he will sued?
2.My husband bought house in 2003. At that time we were married (and still are). He is the only owner and who pays all bills. I signed Quit Claim Deed. recently he was arrested for domestic violence. No contact order. I live in this house with my son 18 yo. Today I received a letter from someone ''I would like to buy your house. Please, call me.....'' I called that person and she told me that she received this address from a broker list. But that person seemed suspicious to me...Does it mean that my husband contacted a broker for selling house? If he decided to sell house (means he wants to divorce), what are my rights? Can he sell it without my permission as his wife? If so, does it mean that I will be ''on the street''? can he do it during NO CONTACT period or if I require for a protection order myself?
3.His pretrial conference released for 2 months. He said No objection re no contact order and NO guilty.
What does it mean? What decision can be in two months?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: selling property ?!
You should talk to a family law attorney. Bigamy is a crime, but your husband did manage to get himself divorced from his previous wife; as such, depending on how long ago this was, you could ask to have your marriage annulled.
All property, both separate and community is before the Court in a dissolution for distribution. You may be entitled to a share of the equity of the house, though probably not title.
The letter was probably a mass mailing, not directed at you personally.
You really, really need to go talk to a family law attorney about how to manage things right now.
Your other questions have to do with the criminal case against him. You need to contact the prosecutor, as it sounds as though they may elect to allow him to take a plea or a stipulated order of continuance without findings.
Don't confuse the criminal proceeding with a divorce - that is a civil matter. He can do as he likes so long as he does not contact you.
Hope this helps. Elizabeth Powell
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